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Unnao
city
Kanpur Institute of Management Studies on NH 25 in southern city
Kanpur Institute of Management Studies on NH 25 in southern city
Nickname: 
City of Lakes[1]
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictUnnao
Founded byOwais Ahmad s/o Mr. Zaheer Ahmad
Government
 • MayorAnnu Tandon
Area
 • Total4,561 km2 (1,761 sq mi)
Elevation
98 m (322 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total3,110,595
 • Density682/km2 (1,770/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
209801
Telephone code91-515
Vehicle registrationUP-35
Websitewww.unnao.nic.in

The town of Unnao (Hindi: उन्नाव, Urdu: اناو') is the headquarter of Unnao District in Uttar Pradesh, India between Kanpur and Lucknow. It is approximately 18 km from Kanpur & 60 km from Lucknow . It is connected to these two cities by roadway as well as by railway. The nearest airport is at Amausi about 50 km from Unnao. Unnao district is a part of Central Ganges Plain of the state covering an area of 4558 km2.

History

The town of Unnao gives its name to the district of which it forms a part. About 1200 years ago, the site of this town was covered with extensive forests. Godo Singh, a Chauhan Rajput, cleared the forests, probably in the third quarter of the 12th century, and founded a town called Sawai Godo, which shortly afterwards passed into the hands of the rulers of the Kannauj, who appointed Khande Singh as the Governor of the place. Unwant Singh, a Bisen Rajput and a lieutenant of the Governor, killed him and built a fort here, renaming the place as Unnao after himself.In ancient times, the area which comprises Unnao formed part of the Kosala Mahajanapada. It was later included in Oudh. This region has been inhabited since antiquity as traces from ancient times remain at some places in the district.After the First War of Indian Independence in 1857, power was transferred from the British East India Company to the British Crown, by the Queen's Proclamation of 1858. Once the order was restored, the civil administration was re-established in the district which was named Unnao, with headquarters at Unnao. It assumed its present size in 1869. The same year the town of Unnao was constituted a Municipality.There are various historical articles available on Unnao. The latest one is still in progress by Shaheer A. Mirza, who is tracking the history of early Mughal settlements in a village called Jalalabad (settled by one Mirza Jalal Beg during the reign of Humayun) around Qasba Asiwan of Hasanganj Tehseel.

Surrounding towns

Geography

Unnao lies in the great plains of the Ganges and hence the land is highly fertile. The soil is mostly alluvial. The Ganges separates Unnao from Kanpur district. The district is bounded by river Ganges in the west and the river Sai in the east. The entire district falling in Sai Sub-basin of the Ganges basin represents flat topography. The irrigation in the district takes place through Sharda Canal network system and tubewells. About 92% of the district area is under cultivation.[2] The district has a subtropical climate. The district is mainly drained by the river Ganges and its tributaries Kalyani, Khar, Loni and Marahai in the western part of the district, and by Sai river in the eastern part of the district. All these rivers are perennial in nature. About 87% area of the net sown area (3,00,000 hectares) is irrigated both by surface water (Sharda Canal network system) and ground water through shallow and moderately deep tubewells. The share of surface water irrigation is 48% while that of ground water is 52%. The economy of the district mainly depends on agriculture.[2]

Climate data for Unnao
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 28
(82) 		32
(90) 		40
(104) 		44
(111) 		46
(115) 		48
(118) 		41
(106) 		38
(100) 		38
(100) 		36
(97) 		32
(90) 		28
(82) 		48
(118)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 18
(64) 		24
(75) 		29
(84) 		35
(95) 		40
(104) 		41
(106) 		35
(95) 		34
(93) 		32
(90) 		30
(86) 		25
(77) 		20
(68) 		33
(91)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 6
(43) 		12
(54) 		14
(57) 		20
(68) 		22
(72) 		25
(77) 		26
(79) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		16
(61) 		12
(54) 		7
(45) 		15
(59)
Record low °C (°F) −3
(27) 		6
(43) 		7
(45) 		15
(59) 		17
(63) 		20
(68) 		21
(70) 		18
(64) 		19
(66) 		15
(59) 		9
(48) 		0
(32) 		−3
(27)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 23
(0.9) 		16
(0.6) 		9
(0.4) 		5
(0.2) 		6
(0.2) 		68
(2.7) 		208
(8.2) 		286
(11.3) 		202
(8.0) 		43
(1.7) 		7
(0.3) 		8
(0.3) 		881
(34.7)
Source: [3]

City area

File:Unnao.jpg
Unnao City M

The City area of Unnao consists of area and population of Unnao City, Karowan, Shuklaganj Town, Magarwara Town, Unnao Industrial Area and Magarwara Industrial Area. Population as of 2011 census is 270,517. The area of Unnao city Area is 70 km sq.. There are four Railway Stations in Unnao city Area name-Shuklaganj, Magarwara, Unnao Junction and Unnao Rural near Unnao Industrial Area. The main localities of different city and town are- Kanchan Nagar (Shuklaganj), Industrial Area(Magarwara), Civil Lines (Unnao), Unnao Industrial Area (Village),Fatehpur chaurasi town.Unnao

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1991105,281—    
2000144,917+37.6%
2001178,687+23.3%
* = population estimate. Template:GR

As per provisional data of 2011 census, Unnao had a population of 178,681, out of which males were 94,080 and females were 84,601. The literacy rate was 83.72 per cent.[4]

See also: List of cities in Uttar Pradesh
Religions in Unnao
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
 69%
Muslims
 
 28%
Jains
 
 1.7%
Others†
 
 1.3%
Distribution of religions
†Includes Sikhs (0.2%), Buddhists (<0.2%).

Healthcare and industry

Unnao City Government Hospital
Unnao Railway Station

Unnao is a popular destination for patients in nearby villages. The Uma Shankar Dikshit hospital is a government-run hospital located in A.B. Ngar near Ram Lila Ground. Another government hospital, which serves women, is located near the Unnao railway station. Medical College in the city is proposed.[5]

Industries

Tanning is the biggest industry in Unnao. Unnao is well known for its leather industry and its leather goods. Superhouse Group, Mirza Tanners, Rahman Exports, and Zamzam Tanners, Mahavir Spinfab Pvt. Ltd., Parash Nathtech Garments Pvt. Ltd. have large factories in Unnao.

Unnao is famous for its Samosas and Kaalajaams of Chakalwansi, which are very popular Indian food items. The main local markets are Sadar Bazar & Chhota Chauraha. Unnao is famous of printing & dying for 'Lihaf'(Quilts) and mosquito net production and major producers are Haq and sons dyeing and printing company and other major producers include F.R dyeing and printing works.

Education

NBGEI (Narendra Bhadauria Group of educational Institutes),NBGEI has entered into their 25th year.This group had 9 schools allover Unnao and appx 10000 students. To mention branches of this gruop.... 1.SVM Inter college,Sant Pooran Das Nagar 2.Adarsh Vidya Mandir Inter college Geetapuram CBSE board 3.JDVM Inter college ,Osiyan 4.Bhartiya Vidyala Inter College,Jodhakhera-Safipur 5.Adarsh Shishu Mandir,AB Nagar 6.SVM College Road 7.Adarsh Balika Vidya Mandir 8.Rishikul Vidya Peeth ,Purva 9.VMSS Pooran nagar Mr. Narendra Bhdauria is the president of this group.


Other Institutions in and suburban area of Unnao:

  • Maa Gayatri Vidhya Mandir, Karowan, Unnao(B.K. Singh, Samajwadi Worker, Unnao)
  • Th. R.N. Singh Public School, Nanda Khera, Sarosi, Unnao
  • Dayanand Subhash National Degree College
  • Chandra Shekhar Azad Inter College
  • DVDT Degree College
  • Indira Gandhi Rajkiya Mahavidyalaya Bangarmau Unnao
  • Subhash Inter College, Bangarmau Unnao
  • Sri Durgeswar Vidya Mandir Bangarmau Unnao
  • Ben-Hur Inter College
  • St.Jude's College
  • St. Lawrence School (best ISC/ICSE school in city).
  • Kingson Inter College
  • Kendriya Vidyalaya Unnao
  • Divine Mission School
  • J.D.V.M. Inter College
  • S.V.M. Inter College
  • Manohara Smriti Mahila Mahavidyalaya
  • Adarsh Vidya Mandir
  • Adarsh Shishu Mandir
  • Bhartiya Vidyalaya
  • Guru Nanak Inter College
  • Dayanand Subhash National College
  • Government Inter College
  • Amar Saheed Rao Ram Bax Singh Mahavidyalay Gaura Bihar Unnao
  • Mahapran Nirala Mahavidyalaya Osiya Beeghapur Unnao
  • Primary Vidyalay Kundanpur Unnao
  • Dayanand Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi Krishi Vidyalaya
  • Raja & Rani Shankar Sahai Inter College
  • Atal Behari Inter College
  • Dr G Nath G Dayal Girls Inter College
  • Sun-De-Sun Inter College
  • Matchless Vidya Mandir

.government inter college Atal-Bihari-Inter-College

  • Future Net Computers Institute & Academy (An ISO 9001:2008)
  • A to Z Knowledge Solutions (Gandhi Nagar Chauraha)
  • Rajeev Gandhi Computer Saksharta Mission
  • Patriot Inter College
  • St.Peter's School
  • Shri hublal inter college,terha

Unnao has several english medium schools, which includes St. Lawrence Inter College[ISC/ICSE], Ben-Hur Inter College[UP Board, English Medium], Kendriya Vidyalaya[CBSE], St. lawrence School[ICSE/ISC],sir syed public school(Best isc/icse school in the city), St. Jude's Inter College[ISC/ICSE]. .

Notable people

Birthplace of Shri Chandra Shekhar Azad, Badarka Unnao

Narendra Bhadauria

Transport

Unnao Bypass Gate near Nirala Nagar

Rail

Unnao is seamlessly connected through Railways. Unnao Railway Station is the Junction point for Rae-Bareli, Allahabad, Hardoi, Balamau situated at Lucknow-Kanpur stretch. Trains for major cities like Agra, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Cochin, Gorakhpur, Ernakulam, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu Tawi, Jhansi, Kota, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Puri, Surat, Trivandrum, Vadodara can be boarded here.

Road

The major national highway NH 25 passes through Unnao which has bypass from Unnao. The State Highway which is 78 km encompasses Unnao is in good condition.

Air

The nearest airport is Lucknow International Airport towards east(approx. 50 km) and Kanpur Airport towards west(approx. 25 km), which connects Sharjah, Oman, Muscat, Jeddah, Riyadh and all major metropolitan cities in India and is only 50 km from Unnao.

Inner City Transport

The city has transport likes auto-rickshaw(By-Pass to Bus Stand), Rickshaws and Sub Metropolitan city buses and economical cross overs like Marshal, Sumo etc. which are privately run.

References

  1. ^ "तालाबी भूमि में अतिक्रमण पर डीएम से मांगी रिपोर्ट - Jagran Yahoo! India". In.jagran.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
  2. ^ a b http://cgwb.gov.in/NR/hydro/dist36.pdf
  3. ^ "Unnao". Retrieved 25 March 2010.
  4. ^ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
  5. ^ http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/unnao-10183976.html
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